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Refrain From Encumbrance Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BURDEN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BURDEN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BURDEN" which means:
- noun
- • An onerous or difficult concern
- • Weight to be borne or conveyed
- • The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
- • The central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse verb
- • Weight down with a load
- • Impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to
An example sentence would be:
- • "The heavy suitcase was a burden to carry up the stairs."
- • "She felt the burden of responsibility as the ceo of the company."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic02 Aug 2005 | Across 4 | |
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